Warehouse Trainee

Magnetic Technologies Corporation•Woodstock, IL

About The Position

Work from written or verbal instructions and job experience to perform a variety of shipping, receiving, and warehousing tasks. Prepare related paperwork and documentation, pack products using standard methods or special instructions, and support continuous 5S and Lean process-improvement initiatives. The role generally works in a production environment and includes physical handling of materials and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED qualification from a certified college.
Warehouse and shipping/receiving experience is preferred.
Licensed to operate a forklift truck.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and routing information to meet customer expectations.
Ability to manage time and workflow to optimize departmental efficiency.
Strong communication skills to support productive and consistent handling in accordance with customer requirements.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to visually inspect parts or assemblies for defects such as dents, scratches, and cracks.
Ability to use basic measuring tools to check part dimensions.
Ability to lift a minimum of 25–40 pounds, climb ladders, and use hand trucks as required.
Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
Ability to physically assist with server moves and equipment relocation.

Nice To Haves

Forklift license and operating experience.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

Follow written and verbal instructions and comply with plant and safety rules and regulations.
Keep work areas clean and orderly.
Generate picklists and pull materials from stock shelves; re-box parts when required.
Schedule packaging priorities according to the shipping schedule and coordinate packaging and shipment of outside-service parts to vendors.
Work with Sales and Production Control on special customer packaging requirements.
Pack products accurately, load them onto inventory shelves with correct information and counts, and ensure packaging and shipping documentation are complete and in order.
Generate certificates and other documentation required for shipments, exports, and imports; resolve packaging-documentation and labeling issues with other departments.
Confirm packages can be sent by UPS and resolve incomplete or missing shipment information.
Consolidate individual export shipments into one bill of lading; generate shipping labels, update UPS customer addresses, and prepare detailed packing slips for special customer requests.
Reconcile UPS bills and resolve discrepancies; communicate FedEx shipments as required.
Properly prepare and label container shipments involving hazardous items.
Scan completed job packets into the appropriate folders for record retention.
Load and unload trucks; inspect freight; sign freight bills and truck release forms.
Receive shipments into the reporting system and ensure they are delivered to their destination promptly.
Pick up and deliver packages throughout the facility and process and distribute individual returns.
Ensure hazardous materials are moved and stored properly and verify counts in inbound shipment containers.
Manage warehouse inventory, storage, and records; conduct cycle counts as required; manage consumables in the supply cabinet and on shelves; and be responsible for the MRB cage and its materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.